Food safety is of utmost importance in agriculture, particularly with regard to fresh produce such as potatoes. Potatoes form part of Kenya’s staple crop after maize and are an integral component of its national diet. Potato is considered to be an invaluable staple food source and cash crop in Kenya, providing income to many individuals […]
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Content Mango orchard is an essential contributor to the global fruit industry, providing the beloved and widely consumed tropical fruit, mango. With increasing concerns about food safety and the growing demand for high-quality produce, it is crucial to establish mango orchards that prioritize food safety practices. Mango orchards not only yield an abundant harvest but
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As temperatures continue to rise due to the impacts of climate change, Kenya’s valuable mango crops face a formidable threat from growing pest numbers. Among the country’s most troublesome adversaries for mango farmers is the mango fruit fly, whose presence has become increasingly menacing. This tiny but destructive insect strategically targets mango trees during their crucial
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Today’s agricultural sector has undergone a massive digital transformation in the last decade. New digital tools are reshaping how farmers grow crops, and consumers buy them. With the use of information and communication technology (ICT), the way we farm is changing for the better. The growth of mobile phones and other digital devices has made
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To sustain life, we must have food! And to ensure the availability of food, we must make deliberate and efficient efforts to access whatever we need for nourishment! The food system is a complex web of activities involving production, processing, transport, and consumption. Food is not always consumed where it is produced or in the
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Climate change raises average global temperatures and sea levels triggering major social, environmental and economic disruptions. Effects such as drought, increased temperatures and floods negatively impact lives, with human health increasingly put at risk. The impacts of climate change in Kenya’s agriculture sector and farming communities are manifested through: extreme weather events that cause flooding,
